Chloroplasts—the "light power plants" of plant cells—are increasingly the focus of synthetic biology. These organelles house ...

A faked viral video of a white CEO shoplifting is one thing. What happens when an AI-generated video incriminates a Black suspect? That’s coming, and we’re completely unprepared.

As we stand on the precipice of a scientific revolution, researchers are pushing the boundaries of biology by developing ...

Sections of DNA once dismissed as dormant and useless could in fact be recruited to fight certain types of drug-resistant ...

The RAD52-DNA complex is a dynamic guardian of genomic stability. When this balance falters, cells may either self-destruct or, worse, turn cancerous.

The global crisis of diminishing biological diversity is challenging our current ability to monitor changes in ecosystems.

Over the past two decades, synthetic biology has fueled advancements across a broad range of disciplines, including agriculture, bioremediation, biofuel production, and chemical manufacturing. Today, ...

The apparel industry accounts for 10% of greenhouse gas emissions. Biotechs are working on reengineering natural products to make more sustainable textiles, which are gaining traction.

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Twist Bioscience is advancing synthetic DNA manufacturing with innovation but remains at the lower end of its 52-week range.